State Rep. Kathleen Clyde (D-Kent) announced today that the state has approved the release of capital funds to the Camp Ravenna Joint Military Training Center. The $1.1 million appropriation will be used to replace the roofs of three buildings on the campus.

“Camp Ravenna plays a very important role in northeast Ohio, training not only our Ohio National Guard, but providing training and resources for local law enforcement,” said Rep. Clyde. “This much needed upgrade to their facilities will strengthen their ability to facilitate training at the center.”

The funds released by the state will provide roof replacement on three Tactical Training Base buildings located at Camp Ravenna. The buildings house soldiers on weekends and during their annual training program. In addition to training troops, the facilities at Camp Ravenna are used to train local law enforcement and first responders throughout northeast Ohio. The camp has more than 20,000 acres in Portage and Trumbull Counties.

State Rep. Kathleen Clyde (D-Kent) today introduced House Bill 637, the Ohio Future Voter Act, which would allow 16- and 17-year-olds to pre-register to vote. Under the bill, pre-registered Ohioans would automatically be added to the state voter rolls before the next primary or general election in which they are eligible to vote.

State Rep. Kathleen Clyde (D-Kent) today announced her new plan to close secret money loopholes, increase transparency and strengthen the ban on foreign money in Ohio elections with new legislation, the Ohio Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections Act, or DISCLOSE ACT.

State Rep. Kathleen Clyde (D-Kent) today announced the release of over $1.23 million in state funds for various area projects, including improvements at the Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED), Kent State University (KSU) and Camp Ravenna.